The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Is it because of Quincy?"

Karen went straight for the jugular.

She wasn't clueless, just straightforward. Lately, the only new addition to Everett's life seemed to be this woman! And even Jeffrey had mentioned her.

"It's not about her."

Dorothy preferred to keep her personal issues under wraps, not keen on airing her dirty laundry for the world to critique. She still hoped to find a way to mend things with Everett.

If their argument became public knowledge...

It might make reconciliation harder, with Everett too proud to make amends.

"Then what's it about? His mom passing away?"

"Yeah, he's just been in a bad mood, that's all. Give it some time, and he'll be fine. You don't need to worry about it."

"If I don't look after you, who will?" Karen's voice rose in pitch. "Dorothy, you're usually so vigilant! How come you become so naive when it comes to love? Men, especially someone like Everett, they don't just get upset for no reason! I think his mom's death is just an excuse, and it's actually all because of Quincy."

had more experience in love than Dorothy

had only ever

"Everett doesn't like Quincy."

way in and drive a wedge between you two." Karen grew more convinced as she

to think

she wouldn't

ask? Wait until

always wanted Quincy to marry Everett! Now with one gone, who knows what the other,Maybe

hadn't considered this

Everett grieving his mother's passing, and that

words sowed

indeed a catalyst, and Dorothy's absence gave

caught a whiff of Quincy's

about it, the more

Dorothy stopped herself midway.

No.